Join us as we raise money for another year on 3CR!A HUGE thanks to everyone who has donated so farWe have raised $630 and are aiming to raise $900 for 3CR. Can you help?All donations over $2 are TAX deductible.No amount is too small and all are appreciated. We know how hard some people are doing. There are lots of good reasons to support community radio!If you'd like to add your support: Go to https://www.3cr.org.au/donate.Make sure you nominate Raising Our Voices as the show you supportOR Drop in to the station at 21 Smith St Fitzroy during business hours (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)By post:Post your cheque/money order made out to 3CR to PO Box 1277, Collingwood, VIC 3066.By phone:Call 03 9419 8377 (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) to pay by credit card.By direct deposit:You can also pay directly into our bank accountPlease contact us by phone for details (03) 9419 8377

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and TransphobiaToday we celebrate IDAHOBIT DAY (May 17th) with the theme “At the Heart of Democracy” to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identityWe talk about why IDAHOBIT Day was created 22 years ago, and what things people can do to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ plus Communitywww.idahobit.org.auJoin us next month when we will hold our Annual Radiothon raising money for 3CR and for us to stay on the air!! MUSIC on the show is Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan (removed due to copyright on the podcast)To hear the music,  Listen LIVE on 3CR on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm or ON Demand

On Today’s show Amanda, Maria, Simo, Shona and James share some of their experiences with direct and indirect discrimination, and discuss how we can stop discrimination. MUSIC on the show is The National Self Advocates Song by The OutsidersThere are Community Legal Services that specialise in Disability Discrimination.To find one close to you Check out https://clcs.org.au/legal-help/We know of the following:Disability Discrimination Legal Service at Ross House Ph: 03 9654 8644Email [email protected] Disability Rights Legal Service Ph: 1800 014 111https://villamanta.org.au/ EMAIL  [email protected] Victoria  -  The Human Rights Commissionhttps://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/hub/disability-rights/EMAIL [email protected] PH: 1300 292 153The Australian Human Rights Commissionhttps://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/how-to-make-a-complaintIf you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment you can contact the National Relay Service (NRS) on 133 677 (TTY/Voice) or 1300 555 727 (Speak & Listen) and ask to be connected to the Australian Human Rights Commission. If you need an Auslan interpreter, the Commission can arrange this for you. If you are blind or have a vision impairment, the Commission can provide information in alternative formats on request.Deaf Blind Victoria  (A Self Advocate Service)https://deafblindvictoria.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/raisingourvoicesradio/https://www.amida.org.au

Strong Women Coming TogetherAmanda, Janice, Maria, Janet, Maddie and Kat share their experiences of being strong Self Advocates (with a combined 150 years of disability activism between them!)Discussing how far disability rights have come and what still needs to change, how to support each other and the next generation to continue to make change happenRaising Our Voices Radio has been presenting disability rights on 3CR since 1987, that’s a lot of campaigns, friendships, wins and losses over the yearsToday we celebrate all these, and more to comeHappy International Women’s Day to everyone!To find out more about becoming a self advocate check out the Voices Together website https://www.voicestogether.com.au/ Check out 24hrs of programming for IWD 2026 HERE: https://www.3cr.org.au/iwd2026MUSIC on the show today was Roar by Katy Perry (Removed due to copyright on the podcast)To hear the music Listen LIVE on 3CR on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm or ON DemandAnd don't forget to Subscribe!!HERE: https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribe

In September 2025 we started a conversation about Education and Schooling.This month we continue the discussion.Education is a human right for everyone and what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for everyone.Chris, James, Amanda, Simo, Louise, Michael, Shona and Heather talk about their experiences with education VS Life experienceSharing some of the hard things, as well as the good things, and how we never really stop learning. We may have talked about some stressful or triggering topics and this might have brought up some difficult feelings for some people listening today. If you need to talk to someone please phone • Life line - 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 • Or call someone you trust MUSIC on the show was (Remember The Days Of The) Old School Yard by Yusuf/Cat Stevens (Removed due to copyright on the podcast) Listen LIVE on 3CR or ON Demand to hear the music track

A Happier Safer Inclusive Future for ALLWith Amanda, Skye, Janet, Cameron, Michael, James, Chris and LouiseAcross the International Day of Persons with Disability (Dec 3rd) and Human Rights Day (Dec 10th) the Raising Our Voices Team interviewed Janet from the VSAN network and spoke about the work VSAN have been doing in regards to safety for people with disability including an update from the VSAN Dec 3rd Rally Disability Is Not A Target.Sharing lived experiences and exploring what we can do to help make the community a safer place for everyone.What a happier safer more inclusive world means to us and how we can get there. Have a safe and Happy Festive Season Catch you in 2026!Music on Todays Show was The Happy Song  - by Reinforce

Skye, Chris, James, Lou and Simo are joined by Madeline, Racheal and Josh from EmpowerEDLike Raising Our Voices they amplify the voices and expertise of people with disabilities.EmpowerED are an education and advocacy team who facilitate educational programs and community events through collaboration with people with cognitive disabilitiesPlacing people with cognitive disabilities at the centre of their work, EmpowerED work together to discuss, share, and learn about Respect, Rights and Relationships, building confidence and empowerment.For more informationempowered (at) gippscasa.orghttps://www.gcasa.org.au/The Deadly’s are a Self-Advocacy group for First Nations people with disabilitiesThe Being Deadly documentary will be launched on Tuesday December 2nd  10.30 am at the Koorie Trust Building at Federation Square To RSVP please call Sally on 0402 004 858 Email us at: dfn (at) saru.org.au  Music on todays program was We Are Family by Sister Sledge (Removed due to copyright on the podcast - listen LIVE on 3CR or ON Demand to hear the music)

Today’s show is about World Mental Health Day (October 10)This years theme is “Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” Michael, Chris, Lou, Amanda, James and Simo talk about how a catastrophe or emergency can affect a persons mental health.How people can prepare for a catastrophe or an emergency and what services are there to helpMusic today is Heal the World by Michael Jackson (Removed due to copyright on the podcast - listen LIVE on 3CR or ON Demand to hear the music)

Today we are talking about Education and SchoolingEducation is a human right for everyone and what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for all.Chris, James, Amanda, Simo, Louise, Michael, Shona and Heather share their experiences with education in both mainstream and non mainstream schoolsTalking about the hard things as well as the good things, like making friends and learning life skills.We may have talked about some stressful or triggering topics and this might have brought up some difficult feelings for some people listening today. If you need to talk to someone please phone • Life line - 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 • Or call someone you trust MUSIC on the show was (Remember The Days Of The) Old School Yard by Yusuf/Cat Stevens (Removed due to copyright on the podcast - listen LIVE on 3CR or ON Demand to hear the music)We couldn't fit the entire conversation into this months episiode so stay tuned during Summer Programming 25/26 to hear the conversation in fullBye!

Celebrate another year of Strong Advocacy on 3CR with the Raising Our Voices team.The team ask founding member Amanda how the show got started and talk about why new members continue to join the show. Sharing some favourite memories and talking about why the show remains unique and relevant after 38 years on the airwaves!Nothing About Us Without UsMusic on the show is by Kool and The Gang - CelebrationContact https://www.amida.org.au/ for more information